Steve Miller

Another “unapproved” prostitute story

Everyone in Vegas knows that Wynn does not allow his high rollers to cavort with "unapproved" hookers in his hotel.

Mayor Goodman and Senator Reid are correct

Mayor Oscar Goodman is correct that President Obama should not have singled out Las Vegas in his recent criticism of wasteful spending of stimulus money.

New City Hall - A Terrible Waste of Money

Oscar Goodman's Taj Mahal city hall proposal is idiotic. Our present city hall was expanded less than ten years ago, and the LV Metro Police plan to vacate tens of thousands of square feet of space in the existing building in the near future. Also, it has not been mentioned by Goodman or his minions on his staff or the city council what will become of the present city hall? I believe it will become a ghost town if abandoned by the city government. A minimum expenditure of $267 million tax dollars in these trying times so Oscar Goodman's name can be on a cornerstone for perpetuity is ridiculous. Vote NO on a new city hall. - SM Las Vegas plans to build a 303,000-square-foot city hall at First Street and Clark Avenue. The project would require that $267 million be raised through public bonds.

Culinary to take beef with city to voters

Halting city hall plan, curbing redevelopment spending are union’s aims

SEEKING VOTER SUPPORT: City hall plan targeted

Signatures gathered to thwart proposal Steve Miller is a former Las Vegas City Councilman.

Should Las Vegas casinos be liable for Rizzolo’s debts?

The following story on the front page of today's San Francisco Chronicle raises the question if LV casinos including the MGM, Hard Rock, and Palms can be held responsible for knowingly taking millions from a man who owe's the IRS, a beating victim, the City of Las Vegas, and others over $28 million dollars?

Rizzolo’s Lawyers Squirm!

They tried to squelch production of documents; admit "money that was long ago spent" -- and their conflict of interest; then try to withdraw while triggering speculation they received their law firm's legal fees under the table.

Steve in Europe with Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s Authority moochers

Here I am in Europe (on right in brown jacket) with six moochers from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and some good guys on a fact finding mission. In addition to the LVCVA moochers, attending were three City of Las Vegas officials, one reporter, Bob Snow, and former astronaut Joe Kittinger (standing next to me wearing a blue jacket). Joe was the first man to make a solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in a gas balloon, and on August 16, 1960, he jumped from a helium balloon at 102,800 feet and fell for 4 minutes and 36 seconds reaching a maximum speed of 614 mph before breaking the sound barrier with his body and opening his parachute at 18,000 feet.

Terrorists Once Trained In Vegas Skies

Recent political events have inspired me to write about something I’d rather forget

Warped STANDARD

Mob Museum overshadows U.S. Veterans and clearly shows the difference between a city and a town

A possible reason LV bus stops shelters are so dangerous

When I served on the Clark County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), I was approached by the former owner of Outdoor Promotions, then known as Bus Stop Shelters, Inc., a company with the slogan "Hit Your Target Market."

Does polygamy secure Obama’s citizenship?

Update:

KISSING off speculation on Obama’s birth certificate

The Saturday, Aug. 9, Canada Free Press front page story I authored generated a firestorm of letters to the Toronto newspaper. One particular Letter to the Editor makes some vital points, and asks an important question not before asked: Does polygamy protect Barack Obama's status as a natural born US citizen?

Obama running in violation of US election law

Update:

KISSING off speculation on Obama’s birth certificate

I have been asked by several readers to stick to subjects that apply only to organized crime and political corruption within Las Vegas. However, these E-Briefs are nationally distributed, and I regularly receive pertinent information from sources outside Las Vegas. The last time I checked, Las Vegas is inside the United States of America, and therefore the following information will definitely affect the welfare of my city, and is qualified to be included in these INSIDE VEGAS E-Briefs.

I have more government and community experience than Barak Obama

Though I'm not running for President, it's interesting to note that I personally have more experience as an elected or appointed government official, and as a volunteer community organizer than presidential candidate Barak Obama. Therefore, I believe I'm very qualified to post the following comparison, and render an opinion.

One year ago tonight

The following AmericanMafia.com INSIDE VEGAS column described an event that took place one year ago tonight. Since that time, the Crazy Horse Too has remained dark, and in approximately eight hours -- at midnight tonight -- the adult use zoning for the address will permanently expire rendering the property to never again be operated as a topless bar. Thanks to the Las Vegas City Council, and US Judge Philip Pro, the violence is finally over.

Death threats

My attorney has advised me to publish the following: I have been the recipient of two death threats. The first on April 18, 2008, and the most recent (below) was received on Friday, June 27, 2008. The first threat (below) was received at my home address on April 18, 2008. I have filed reports with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and Las Vegas office of the FBI. Steve Miller

GHB - Suspected cause of Barrier’s death

Friends of the late James "Buffalo Jim" Barrier are now considering his untimely death a homicide based on this week's revelation that GHB was found in his blood and urine. Correction and clarification at bottom of column

Buffalo Jim buried, but not put to rest - Part Two

Buffalo Jim buried, but not put to rest - Part One There is nothing to indicate that anything was amiss when he was renting that room. He was in no distress and appeared to be in good spirits. - Capt. Randy Montandon ‘Lisa’ says she was with Barrier, failed to get help. - Las Vegas Sun The police stopped returning my calls. - Jennifer Barrier

Buffalo Jim buried, but not put to rest - Part One

LAS VEGAS - Today, the bravest man I've ever known lies six feet under the desert floor on North Main Street in downtown Las Vegas. My best friend James "Buffalo Jim" Barrier called me at 5:30, Saturday, April 5, the evening of his death. He said he had just got back from his office where he picked up the following unsigned letter. "Steve, read the part about he's using people to get close to me, and about the female. I always knew that getting me into a compromising situation with a girl in a hotel room would be an invitation for me to get killed. I'm smarter than them. I know better."

Rick Rizzolo’s first week out of prison…

Bada Bing; Break in at Buffalo Jim’s; Dominic Rizzolo may be charged with attempted extortion and attempted murder; and a new Bentley cruises the Crazy Horse parking lot

Sin City update—Justice prevails for now

U.S. Marshals decide to leave Buffalo Jim alone after Rizzolo returned from prison

Hillary - Judged by the company she keeps

LAS VEGAS - The Nevada caucus is over, but several issues emerged that help define the woman selected to be the state Democratic Party's nominee. First and foremost, it took dozens of translators stationed in the caucus locations to help the majority of Clinton supporters understand speeches and fill out their ballots. These "voters" who could neither speak nor write in our nation's language were asked (in Spanish) to sign a document attesting to the fact that they were in the United States legally. After obediently doing so, the majority voted for Hillary Clinton at caucus locations within the hotels where they're employed.